Day trips from Bern

The city of Bern offers a wide range of exciting museums. Are you interested in alpinism, history, art, or simply fun and games? Discover the fascinating collections and exhibitions the museums of the city of Bern have to offer with the Bern Museum Card!

Discover an enticing world that’s all about Emmentaler cheese. Watch the cheesemakers at work and try your hand at making your own cheese.

A paradise for chocolate lovers: Would you prefer a Ragusa chocolate, or rather a Torino? The visitor centre of the Chocolaterie Camille Bloch in Courtelary in the Grand Chasseral region takes you on an interactive journey of sweet discovery. Learn all about the history of the company and the production of chocolate.

The northern shore of Lake Biel is intensively cultivated with vines. A leisurely hike among the vineyards from Biel/Bienne to La Neuveville will give you some insight into the work of the local vintners. The romantic panorama with views of the lake and St. Peter’s Island just adds to the ambience.

If you enjoy being out on the open water, the Region of Bern is the place for you: One of the best ways to explore the region’s lakes with their castles and mountain panoramas is by boat.

River rafting, canyoning and bungee jumping: The Bernese Oberland is a paradise for the types of sports that will get your pulse racing – even if you're among the most intrepid of adrenaline junkies.

The Jungfraujoch is all about record-setting heights: guests arrive at the highest-altitude railway station in Europe and come face to face with the Aletsch glacier, which is unrivalled throughout Europe.

The Schilthorn – Piz Gloria is world-famous for its 360° restaurant and as the setting for a classic Bond film. From here you can enjoy the views of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau mountains or discover the region's diverse flora on the Flower Trail.

A mule track along the cliff face gives visitors a close view of the Engstligen Falls, one of the largest waterfalls in the Alps. The ascent can also be done on a via ferrata. Once at the top, you will be enchanted by the largest high-altitude plateau in Switzerland.

Let's go! This somewhat different alpine descent on a two-wheeled Trottibike scooter leads you across a nine kilometre trail, from the mountain station of “Leiterli” to the valley station of Betelberg. Whoosh past mountain lodges and lush meadows on your scooter, with a view of the sparkling Iffig waterfall.

In the Fondueland Gstaad, it doesn't get better than enjoying a fine fondue in the middle of the mountains, where fresh air and succulent herbs provide the basis for the excellent cheese. The Fondue Backpack is the perfect companion for this relaxing culinary excursion!

Lake Lauenen is a popular day trip destination in the middle of a nature reserve. Enjoy the view of the lake on a relaxing walk. In summer, the idyllic mountain lake is also a great place to swim.